A back to school in face-to-face mode, after the pandemic period, it was something desired by parents and children. This is a moment that can guarantee a return to a normal routine for many Brazilian families, but it is also a delicate moment for children. The return to social life guarantees exposure to various viruses and bacteria, especially in the school environment. Check out the necessary care for this period.
Illnesses to watch out for during back to school
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Aline Scarabelli, infectologist and medical consultant at Labi Exames, stated that there are diseases that spread more easily in the back to school, such as flu, Covid-19, colds, conjunctivitis, gastroenteritis and infections in the throat. The UPS otorhinolaryngologist, Maura Neves, added that pneumonia, otitis, tonsillitis, bronchitis, tracheitis, pharyngitis and other diseases are also common at this time.
Chickenpox and measles are also concerns, although they happen less frequently, as advised by pediatrician Nelson Ejzenbaum, a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics. The pediatrician also completed the possibilities of getting lice during school return.
Caring for children back to school
Parents and teachers need to be aware of the signs and warn whenever possible, as the symptoms can vary between fever, sores, cough, excessive tiredness, nausea, lack of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, pain abs. The obvious signs of Covid-19, pneumonia, chickenpox, measles, mumps and rotavirus cannot be overlooked. At any extreme sign it is important to stay in contact with the school and other parents.
At the first sign of a respiratory problem or conjunctivitis, the important thing is to keep the child away from school until the symptoms disappear. This is necessary so that the child's health is preserved and to avoid the greatest contagion at school.
Roberta Pilla, otorhinolaryngologist and member of ABORL-CCF (Brazilian Association of Otorhinolaryngologists and Cervico-Facial Surgery), create new habits hygiene, sleep routines and the practice of physical activities can protect the child from any danger.
The alert is issued so that parents can vaccinate their children, as there are diseases that can be avoided with an up-to-date vaccination card.
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